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Avatar for Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We interviewed many painters to renovate an old house. Bici Brothers was very thorough with their bid; we had not even received bids from some contractors we spoke to after their visit. Not only was his bid reasonable, Eddie was able to remove wallpaper in two rooms, repair some damage to walls in each, paint several rooms in entirely, other rooms we painted an alcove or two of the four walls. He completed the project just as he had promised on time."
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Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Luviano's Company
4.9(
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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"We are so glad we hired Eddie and his Team for our basement drywall installation! They completed the drywall for our bathroom and around our mechanical area. We reached out for a quote and Eddie came out that same week, and was able to start our project within a few days. They were very professional and did an amazing job cutting the drywall to the basement ceiling (we will be doing a blackout ceiling). We will absolutely be calling them when we are ready to proceed with the next portion of our basement!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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WINDY CITY DRYWALL 2 INC.
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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Windy City Drywall, was very professional. The ceiling in a bedroom of a 1920â s bungalow clasped, Windy City Drywall fixed it quickly, it looks as if nothing ever happened. I ð ¯ recommend them!"
Response time8 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Ten Home
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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom and his crew did a great job on updating our basement a couple of years ago during the pandemic and we would recommend them to anyone. They added drywall, baseboard, repainted the ceilings and epoxy the flooring."
Fireplace renovation
Exterior door repaint
Kitchen/Living room update
Exterior powerwashing
Exterior painting - porch - trim - stairs

+536

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Tadashi Painting
4.9(
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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin and crew did an outstanding job. They patched in some drywall and painted my bathroom. I can’t tell where they patched after they painted. The crew was professional and accommodating to my interrupting to check on progress. I will be hiring Tadashi Painting again for future jobs!"
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Replace cedar siding
Refurbished Front Door
Wood Work
Finished Garage

+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Suburban Handyman LLC
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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very very professional and he does excellent work as we had our bedroom painted and on suite bathroom, also Tom repaired a small section of our drywall in our garage, his workmanship is excellent, and he moved some furnature and cleaned the space when he finished, a very professional job well done, we would definitely recommend him !"
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Balcony Deck

+57

Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Allure Interiors
4.8(
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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Many projects here (our garage in photos) Garage floor stripped, sandblasted, power washed and sealed. Walls insulated, paneled and painted Extensive electrical repair Drywall perfectly repaired and painted Bathroom floor tiled Basement flooring installed Exterior painting Closets remodeled Shed finished and painted Kitchen cabinet finishing Each professional provided by Allure Interiors completed their work perfectly and on time"
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Basement

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

When sanding drywall mud, you’re going to create a very fine dust that may contain silica. Silica dust contains crystalline silica, which can cause long-term illnesses for people who inhale it in significant quantities. Wear a mask while sanding drywall. Then dampen a drywall sponge to wipe the dust off the drywall, helping to reduce the amount of dust that may become airborne.

When used correctly, drywall patch kits can work well. However, there are limitations. Specifically, these kits can only cover holes up to 5 inches in diameter. For anything larger than that, you’ll need to cut out the affected section of drywall and replace it with a new piece. That’s a far more complicated process that involves buying the right type of drywall, finding the wall studs, cutting into your wall, and screwing the replacement drywall in place.

All plaster walls will crack over time due to normal house settling and expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes. Small, thin hairline cracks are generally not serious and are mostly a cosmetic issue. However, larger or more significant cracks can indicate structural problems.

Here's how to tell the difference:

  • Cosmetic Cracks: Cracks that are 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner are typically cosmetic.

  • Structural Cracks: Cracks wider than 0.5 cm, excessive or deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, or cracks that span around corners can signify a structural or foundation issue. Cracks along the joints where walls meet the ceiling also warrant attention.

For cracks wider than 0.5 cm, structural repair is needed. If a crack is 2.5 cm (1 inch) or wider, or if you notice any signs of a structural problem, it is best to contact a plaster repair professional to assess the damage.

You can repair plaster ceilings yourself after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.

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